Chapter 59
After confirming everything, Yu Xunge hummed a little tune as she headed downstairs. Yu Qingshan and Yi Qiuguo should be arriving soon.
While waiting, the first thing she checked was the pair of Desert Eagles, the meteorite ones, that she was most concerned about.
【Yujin】 (Legendary)
"Every bullet fired from this weapon shines like a fallen meteor."
【Attributes】: Agility +85┃Constitution +21┃Strength +14
【Magical Attributes】: +85% Critical Damage┃+15% Skill Damage
【Legendary Skill】Ruthless Fury: After use, every bullet you fire will be engulfed in flames, dealing +55% fire damage for 1 minute, with a cooldown of 3 minutes.
【Equipment Requirements】: Agility > 85┃Strength > 37
The other Desert Eagle was similar.
The only slight difference was that the second magical attribute changed from +15% Skill Damage to +15% Movement Speed.
What pleased Yu Xunge the most wasn’t the attributes, but the equipment requirements for these two weapons!
It was a rare case of attribute requirements plus attribute requirements, with no level requirement!
To her, this was the most valuable aspect, meaning as long as her attributes were sufficient, she could equip them.
Calculating based on an average initial attribute of 7, the equipment requirements essentially implied a hidden character level of around 21. If she could gather the attributes from other gear, the requirements would be even lower. This was the precious nature of equipment that only required dual attribute standards to equip.
And Yu Xunge was never afraid of attribute requirements.
Without hesitation, she bound the two guns to herself using binding stones and stored them in the magician's false teeth for safekeeping.
These would be her most treasured equipment in the near future, and she conservatively estimated she could equip them before reaching level 10.
Legendary equipment of this level and requirement could be found in the auction house, but it would cost at least several thousand gold. Instead of spending that money, she could buy skills or learn professional recipes. Equipment bought with real-world currency felt like a freebie.
【Chapter 75: Striking It Rich】
After checking out the weapons she had been eagerly anticipating, she didn’t rush to count how many things had mutated. Instead, she curiously pulled out the durian shell she had bought in the Kingdom of Sawadikap.
【Durian Shell】 (D-Rank): An ominous object that emits a strange fragrance, producing a piece of fruit flesh every day. Consuming it reduces luck by -2 for 2 hours; the more flesh consumed, the longer the duration.
The palm-sized durian shell had already produced a very plump piece of durian flesh. She leaned in to sniff it; it smelled just like the Musang King variety.
Durian… Yu Xunhuan loved it.
She just wondered if the -2 luck would show up on her panel.
Just as she was pondering, the doorbell rang. Yu Xunge quickly tucked the durian away; she didn’t plan to expose such a thing to her family until she understood its effects. There would be plenty of opportunities for them to try it later.
She hurried to the backyard to stow the cat bed in her backpack before rushing back to open the door for Yu Qingshan and Yi Qiuguo.
As she descended the stairs, she activated her pocket watch’s detection function, scanning all the visible items in the house to ensure nothing had mutated.
Once Yi Qiuguo entered, she began exclaiming, “Oh my gosh! Is everyone turning into players? Is money going to become worthless? Should we spend it quickly?”
Yu Xunge went to the bar to pour drinks for the two of them and brewed herself a cup of coffee, bringing everything to the living room.
Since falling into depression, Yu Qingshan had not only become quieter but also changed in demeanor. He used to exude the charm of a refined professor, but recently he had morphed into a melancholic middle-aged prince. Yi Qiuguo was hesitant to let him out, fearing he might attract the attention of young girls with his newfound handsomeness.
He sat quietly, sipping tea, listening to Yi Qiuguo and Yu Xunge chatter, only occasionally chiming in with a word or two.
But Yu Xunge was certain that Yu Qingshan, the old silver coin, had activated his lie detection skill upon entering, as his mana had been steadily depleting since he arrived.
Yu Xunge added them as friends: “If you still have money, you might as well spend it. I think money is about to collapse. I’m fine, though; I don’t have much left—just over ten million, and I’ll run out in a few days.”
Yi Qiuguo looked troubled and asked, “What’s a safe thing to buy? Equipment? Or potions?”
Without hesitation, Yu Xunge replied, “Gold. If you have money, stock up on gold. The people I know in the Special Affairs Bureau are trading gold for in-game coins. You can also ask Xunhuan; the Su family has more reliable information than I do. Find out what holds its value.”
Yu Qingshan frowned, “Do you have connections in the Special Affairs Bureau? Can you exchange for something more valuable? Skills, perhaps?”
Oh, he’s quite sharp.
Yu Xunge didn’t refuse: “Sure, but there’s definitely a kickback involved, and they only accept gold. Can you handle that?”
Yu Qingshan’s mana was down to 13%, and he hurriedly asked, “How much gold do I need for a decent skill?”
Yu Xunge provided a rough range: “C-rank skills cost between 50 to 200 gold, B-rank skills range from 300 to 1500 gold, and A-rank skills can go for over ten thousand.”
Yu Qingshan pressed on, “So how do I exchange for gold?”
According to the contract, Yu Xunge couldn’t help other factions exchange large amounts of gold in the game, but selling her own gold wasn’t a breach. However, she didn’t want to help Yu Qingshan with the exchange; it would just lead to him taking advantage of her.
She said, “The Special Affairs Bureau has exchange methods, but they take a cut. There are methods that take 10% and others that take 30%. If you’re willing, I can recommend you to join the Bureau for even better discounts.”
Yi Qiuguo immediately asked, “Can I join too?”
Yu Xunge replied, “Sure.” Although Yi Qiuguo’s talent wasn’t particularly special, the Bureau needed people, and as long as she signed the contract, she’d be one of them.
Yu Qingshan shook his head solemnly, “No, Xunhuan is now part of the Su family. It’s fine for you to join, but what does it mean for me to join the Special Affairs Bureau?”
Yu Xunge wasn’t surprised by Yu Qingshan’s reaction.
Yu Qingshan asked, “What about you? Can you exchange for gold?”
Yu Xunge replied, “I can, but my connections are expensive and not worth it. Do you have a lot of money?”
At this point, Yu Qingshan’s mana had already hit zero. Regretfully, he canceled the skill and said, “We’ve saved the money you’ve given us over the years, and we still have over thirty million.”
Yu Xunge smiled slightly, not saying whether she believed him or not. She said, “Let’s exchange it for gold first. My rate is 300 gold for 1 coin. You can ask Xunhuan if she has any connections. Compare a few options before deciding; holding onto gold won’t hurt.”
After making dinner and patiently chatting with them for half an hour, she finally sent them off.
Only then did Yu Xunge close the door and begin to tally her successfully mutated items or equipment.
First, there were the three items she had intercepted from the Yu family treasury: a jade hairpin, a sapphire ring, and an emerald pendant.
All three were things she had seen on Su Yitong, Liang Yuchuan, and Han Qianshan in her previous life.
Now, looking at them, they had indeed mutated into equipment.
And they were all the rarest type of jewelry.
All three were legendary level, with equipment requirements of level 10 or above. The level 10 purple jewelry had decent attributes, with a market price of around 800 gold each. Conservatively, the three could sell for over 2400 gold.
Though the attributes of these three pieces were good, they weren’t particularly special. She didn’t plan to wear them herself, as it would be too revealing. She could sell them on Zelan Star or Blue Star, which would surely cause Yu Xunhuan and Yu Qingshan some heartache. But she didn’t want to create that kind of opening; there were plenty of ways to make them feel pain without this one.
The eight iron pots obtained from the Su family’s restaurant had mutated into one.
【An Old Iron Pot】 (A-Rank): An iron pot that has witnessed the rise and fall of the restaurant for a century. Cooking with it has a chance to spark inspiration, allowing you to grasp the unique techniques of an old chef, with a 20% chance of making the dishes even more delicious.
She set aside the unmutated iron pots to be destroyed another day.
The statue of the Liang family’s great-grandfather was something else entirely.
【An Ancestor】 (S-Rank): Touching the statue and praying sincerely can increase your maximum health and mana by 10% for 10 minutes. This effect can only activate once every 30 minutes. (Note: If the player’s surname is Liang, an additional 10% damage is added, and the duration extends to 15 minutes.)
In her previous life, Yu Xunge had never touched this thing; she had only seen it during team battles. This was something only core members of the Liang family were allowed to touch, and now it had fallen into her hands. Yu Xunge couldn’t help but smile until her cheeks hurt.
This item was too special; there was a biography of the ancestor below the statue. As long as the Liang family didn’t want to be laughed at by the people of City S, they would definitely buy it back. However, its attributes were top-notch for any team, and someone would surely pay a hefty price to compete for it. For the Liang family to acquire it, they would have to spend quite a bit.
Unfortunately, now wasn’t the time to sell; she had to give them time to develop and save money. Otherwise, selling it for a low price would be a loss.
【Chapter 77: Dungeon】
Meanwhile, the 50 historical and storied bows, crossbows, swords, and knives she had collected at a high price in Port City had drawn laughter from the locals, who called her a big spender. After all, the best firearms shouldn’t cost eight figures. Yet, this collector was willing to pay antique-level prices for these items.
But the outcome was good; 31 of them had mutated.
Yu Xunge’s investment of several hundred million was not in vain.
There were 27 blue items and 4 purple items.
All were rare blue equipment ranging from levels 5 to 19, making them a profitable venture whether she kept them for herself or sold them.
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